VOICED : Victimas de abuso en Chile cuestionan investigacion canonica

Former students of a Catholic school in Chile accuse priests of sexual abuse and express distrust in the church's investigation. Testimonies began with Isaac Givovic, who reported abuse over 35 years ago. The Marist Congregation filed a complaint against priest Abel Pérez for abusing 14 minors. Since 2000, around 80 priests in Chile have faced abuse allegations, according to Bishop Accountability.

What is the main reason former students distrust the church's investigation?

• They have no evidence of wrongdoing.

• They feel the church is not transparent.

• They think the investigation is too slow.

• They believe the church is biased.

Who was the first victim to testify in the investigation?

• Abel Pérez

• Isaac Givovic

• A student from Colegio Alonso de Ercilla

• A Marist priest

What role did the Marist Congregation play in the investigation?

• They defended the accused priest.

• They ignored the allegations.

• They conducted the investigation.

• They reported the case to the authorities.

How many minors were reportedly abused by the priest Abel Pérez?

• 20

• 80

• 14

• 10

Since 2000, how many priests have been accused of sexual abuse in Chile?

• 50

• 60

• 70

• 80